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Paper strengthened with solubilized collagen and method

US5700353A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateDec 23, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21H21/18
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for making a collagen strengthened cellulosic sheet by providing a cellulosic pulp slurry; adding solubilized collagen to the pulp slurry, and mixing for a time effective for interaction of the cellulosic pulp slurry and solubilized collagen; forming the interacted cellulosic pulp slurry and solubilized collagen into a sheet; and drying the sheet; also, a method for using solubilized collagen for strengthening paper by mixing the solubilized collagen with a cellulosic pulp slurry; and making a cellulosic pulp product from the mixture and drying.

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